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My head flew off when I saw this chronograph! Nice Longines. [nt]

Nov 01, 2017,23:11 PM
 

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One of my favorite vintage Longines 13 ZN Chronograph:

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2017-16:53
I am not sure it is a ref 21 514, but I love some details a lot: Screw in case back, superb movement, big case ( 38 mm ) , and... The dial! What a dial! Under a crazed plexy, a pure marvel. Well, the hands aren't bad, either... Vintage Longines at its bes...  

That’s gorgeous! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : November 1st, 2017-17:15

Yes, I still kick my head on the wall when I think that I missed that opportunity to get it! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2017-17:23

Ref. 4974 "tre tacche"

 
 By: DTL : November 1st, 2017-21:54
One of the most beautiful and important chronographs ever!

Thanks for the information, DTL. Good to read you! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-00:26

NIce dial and flat bezel, wow :-) [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : November 1st, 2017-22:27

You see? One of my grails is here. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-00:31

Yes:-) [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : November 4th, 2017-00:15

My head flew off when I saw this chronograph! Nice Longines. [nt]

 
 By: Dmitriy : November 1st, 2017-23:11

I can easily understand you. I had the very same feeling. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-00:31

Which is more collectible? 13 ZN and 30CH? [nt]

 
 By: Luis6 : November 2nd, 2017-00:45

13 ZN. But 30 CH are very interesting, as well. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-00:49

Thank you for the input. [nt]

 
 By: Luis6 : November 2nd, 2017-00:54

Pleasure. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-01:05

That is so mind-blowing. I think even the most hardcore modern watch guy will get soft knees when looking at this. [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : November 2nd, 2017-01:31

You can only like it. No, better, become mad about it. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-02:04

It is a Beautiful watch :) [nt]

 
 By: charcoal6666collector : November 2nd, 2017-02:08

For that kind of watch, I would happily let several of mines go. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-02:09

A watch to die for! I only regret how high the prices of these 13ZN beauties have escalated along the last years!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 2nd, 2017-05:41
... a true classic with a timeless pure design!! I also regret letting go one opportunity I had a few years ago!! Thanks a lot for sharing this beauty! Cheers! Abel

As per a coincidence, I had a lunch today with its former owner, and we discussed that watch. Which means a lot. Gracias, Abel. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-11:28

What a nice coincidence! That was an interesting chat for sure! This is a superb specimen no doubt! My pleasure dear Nicolas! Abel [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 2nd, 2017-12:09

Well, regrets, too.... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-12:12

Ha ha ha!! You know the song: ... "regrets, i´ve had a few..." and in my personal case many to mention! ;) Cheers! Abel [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 2nd, 2017-12:24

Yep! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-12:26

;) [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 2nd, 2017-12:33

Very, very nice.

 
 By: VMM : November 2nd, 2017-08:04
I like what I see, many details to fall in love with. Thanks. Vte

Yes! Gracias, Vicente. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 2nd, 2017-11:28

wow

 
 By: Gelato Monster : November 3rd, 2017-07:50
awesome watch Nico. I also admire the dial. it is somewhat changing depth

THe dial is the magnificent soul of the watch. I like the bezel a lot, too. A beauty with character. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 3rd, 2017-07:51

not to forget the stepped case!! love these cases [nt]

 
 By: alex : November 3rd, 2017-08:09

Me too. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 3rd, 2017-08:10

true

 
 By: Gelato Monster : November 4th, 2017-02:13
very masculine

mmmh, I did not know you liked 13ZNs...

 
 By: ztirual : November 6th, 2017-14:19
Isn't Longines one of these minor brands? Here a question for you. Between one of these which one would you choose? 13ZN12 ref. 23086 13ZN12 ref 23297 13ZN12 ref. 5161 13ZN enamel dial 13ZN 3 tacche 13ZN salmon dial 13ZN Mushroom pushers 13ZN sandwich dia... 

The one I posted above. Tre Tacche plus white dial, was my favorite among the few I could see in the metal. Followed by the 2191 and the 2010 Black. Then the 23086.

 
 By: amanico : November 7th, 2017-01:51
But I didn't see all the 13 ZN....

The best case and indeed a pure dial !

 
 By: weltronnet : November 6th, 2017-14:43
You have often possibilities ... if another time you must miss such a piece ... let me know😉

LOL. Now, they reached the sky and it is tougher to fund one... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 7th, 2017-01:51